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Senate Panel Calling for Offshore-banking Reform
JOURNAL WIRE REPORT Jun 18 ,2008 WASHINGTON — A U.S. Senate subcommittee has accused banks in Switzerland and Liechtenstein of helping wealthy Americans evade billions in taxes each year, and urged the establishment of tougher laws to fight offshore tax havens around the world. In a report released late yesterday, the Senate subcommittee on investigations estimated that... »
G-20 Puts Pressure on Offshore Tax Havens
By Paul Garber | Journal Reporter TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands More than 400,000 companies share a few local addresses in this tiny Caribbean financial center, where their incorporation papers are kept in a gray two-story building. The vast majority have no employees on the island. All conduct their business elsewhere, and many avoid paying taxes back home. And... »
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Basic Videos
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Bankruptcy – by the Numbers
Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy) A restriction on wages, called the means test, limits the availability of chapter 7 or straight bankruptcy. The numbers change periodically. If your income is more than the current limit, you must prove your expenses are within the national and local norms. If your expenses are too high, then only chapter... »
Lien Stripping in Chaper 13 Bankruptcy
Although the Senate is dithering and bottling up the mortgage modification legislation approved in the House, it is still possible to remove a second or third lien from your primary residence using the Zimmer decision. For example, your house is worth $500,000 and the first mortgage is $550,000. There is a second and third... »
Six Bankruptcy Fears and Misconceptions
Will I loose property? Everyone will know! I can file only once. Can I “max out” on credit cards? I’ll never get credit again! Only deadbeats file for bankruptcy. Fast Tube by Casper Share/Save »
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I wipe out all my bills & debts in a Chapter 7. A: Typically, yes! All of your credit cards debt, medical bills, and income taxes over 3 years old may be discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 will give the honest debtor a “fresh start. Debts that are not... »
Settling with the IRS
Without filing Bankruptcy! Did you know that you can settle your debt with the IRS for just pennies on the dollar with their Offer in Compromise program? The program allows taxpayers to settle with the IRS on tax debt that has been incorrectly assessed or for liabilities they cannot afford to pay. The IRS Code states:... »
Consumer Bankruptcy: Should I file Chapter 13 or 7?
There are two main options under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code for people seeking financial relief by filing bankruptcy. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy For people with little income, few assets and mounting credit card bills or medical debt, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a good option because it allows a discharge of unsecured debt—that means the bankruptcy... »
Video: Chapter 13 bankruptcy
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is very beneficial to the debtor in those situations where an asset or assets need to be protected, such as when a house is in foreclosure or a car is out for repossession. The Chapter 13 bankruptcy will immediately stop the foreclosure or repossession and all the past due amounts... »